Amidst the heatwave, Valve warns Steam Deck will shut down in high temperatures Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Amidst the heatwave, Valve warns Steam Deck will shut down in high temperatures And throttle performance in hot conditions. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Published on 20 Jul 2022 10 comments Valve has detailed how the current heatwave will affect its Steam Deck hardware, which will shut down completely in high temperatures. Even before this happens, performance will be "throttled" when the hardware is hot, Valve has said. Honestly, after the past couple of days, I can relate. "For our friends in the midst of a heatwave, a quick note about Steam Deck in high temperatures," Valve wrote via Twitter last night. "Steam Deck performs at its best in ambient temperatures between zero and 35°C. If the temperature gets higher than this, Steam Deck may start to throttle performance to protect itself." Watch on YouTube Steam Deck Docked: Can Valve's portable produce visuals fit for a 4K TV? Problems can occur at higher temperatures, however - so beware how much your Steam Deck is heating up. "Steam Deck's APU [Accelerated Processing Unit] runs well at temperatures up to 100°C," Valve contiuned. "At 100°C, it will start to throttle performance, and at 105°C it will shut down. Again, this is to protect itself (and you) from damage." A bit more detail about this – Steam Deck's APU runs well at temperatures up to 100°C. At 100°C, it will start to throttle performance, and at 105°C it will shut down. Again, this is to protect itself (and you) from damage.- Steam Deck (@OnDeck) July 19, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings While 100°C seems incredibly hot, it's worth remembering how much warmer electrical equipment can get above this week's already damaging outside air temperatures. Nintendo recently gave a similar warning for the Switch, which like the Steam Deck is designed for use up to 35°C. "If you use the Nintendo Switch in a hot place, the temperature of the main unit may become high," Nintendo wrote, suggesting you ensure all of the device's ventilation ports are clear. It's good advice all around. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 8 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store